CAM Perennial 2027 Open Call: Texas Artists Invited, Curated by Maggie Adler
San Antonio's Contemporary Art Month (CAM) has issued a call for submissions for its 2027 CAM Perennial exhibition, which will be curated by Maggie Adler. Scheduled to commence on March 6, 2027, at Ruby City's Studio, the exhibition will continue until January 9, 2028. This year, artists from all over Texas are encouraged to apply, broadening the scope from previous years that focused mainly on San Antonio and a few select cities. The deadline for applications is set for September 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CDT, with studio visits planned for fall 2026 and the announcement of selected artists later that year. Adler, who served as Curator at the Amon Carter Museum from 2017 to 2024, brings significant curatorial expertise. Previous locations for the CAM Perennial include the McNay Art Museum. More information can be found on the CAM website.
Key facts
- Contemporary Art Month (CAM) announced an open call for the 2027 CAM Perennial exhibition.
- Maggie Adler, an independent curator based in Fort Worth, will curate the exhibition.
- The exhibition will open at Ruby City's Studio venue on March 6, 2027, and run through January 9, 2028.
- For 2027, the open call is open to artists throughout Texas, a change from previous regional restrictions.
- Applications are due September 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
- Adler was Curator of Paintings, Sculpture, and Works on Paper at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art from 2017 to 2024.
- Adler recently curated Los Encuentros at Ballroom Marfa (July 2025–March 2026).
- Past CAM Perennial venues include the McNay Art Museum, Contemporary at Blue Star, and multiple venues in 2026.
- Previous CAM Perennial curators include Leslie Moody Castro, Casie Lomeli, Doreen A. Rios, and Christopher Blay.
Entities
Artists
- Maggie Adler
- Leslie Moody Castro
- Casie Lomeli
- Doreen A. Rios
- Christopher Blay
Institutions
- Contemporary Art Month (CAM)
- Ruby City
- Amon Carter Museum of American Art
- Ballroom Marfa
- McNay Art Museum
- Contemporary at Blue Star
- Casa Pink
- Outrider Gallery
- Rojo Gallery
- Sala Diaz
- Un Grito Gallery
- Artspace111
- Texas Vignette Art Fair
- Glasstire
- National Juneteenth Museum
Locations
- San Antonio
- Fort Worth
- Texas
- Dallas
- Mexico City
- Marfa